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Wilson Elementary School

Summary:

Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 531 students in grades K-5 in the West Allegheny School District in Imperial, PA. The school has consistently received high rankings, including a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a spot in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Wilson Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In 2022-2023, 81.8% of Wilson students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 73.1% in the West Allegheny School District. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 118th out of 1,236 Pennsylvania elementary schools for White students and 68th out of 1,414 for students of low socioeconomic status. While the student population is predominantly White, Wilson Elementary has a more diverse racial makeup compared to other schools in the district.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $17,054 in 2021-2022, Wilson Elementary's academic outcomes do not necessarily outshine other district schools like Donaldson Elementary, which has lower per-student spending but outperforms Wilson on several PSSA metrics. However, Wilson's consistent high performance and effective support for specific student subgroups make it a standout institution within the West Allegheny School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 Bruno Lane
       Imperial, PA  15126-2120

(724) 695-3300

District: West Allegheny School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,054 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Allegheny Middle School
High:    West Allegheny Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
5.5%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the West Allegheny School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), two or more races (5.5%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 13.3. 1 elementary schools in the West Allegheny School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary School is $17,054. 1 elementary schools in the West Allegheny School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary School 108th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Allegheny School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Allegheny School District 20th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.80 363rd 1302 72.1%
2004 80.91 235th 1308 82.0%
2005 70.54 393rd 1299 69.7%
2006 69.65 484th 1545 68.7%
2007 70.01 481st 1555 69.1%
2008 72.57 410th 1551 73.6%
2009 59.05 771st 1549 50.2%
2010 71.55 461st 1579 70.8%
2011 71.27 466th 1597 70.8%
2012 77.36 304th 1599 81.0%
2013 79.49 244th 1519 83.9%
2014 70.88 484th 1467 67.0%
2015 69.06 497th 1474 66.3%
2016 74.99 389th 1554 75.0%
2017 74.25 403rd 1547 73.9%
2018 84.81 169th 1530 89.0%
2019 82.20 231st 1544 85.0%
2021 93.25 36th 1433 97.5%
2022 90.27 91st 1534 94.1%
2023 89.33 108th 1534 93.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.75 68th 1414 95.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.21 222nd 1043 78.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.46 118th 1236 90.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Wilson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, July 7, 2017

Open Quote There's not enough diversity in this school. If you, and your child are multiracial, or share many holidays, your child will not benefit from going here. Reason being, if it's not a holiday that is not celebrated by a vast amount of parents/teachers, the holiday or beliefs of the family is swept by the wayside. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wilson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 585 18 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1989 609 16 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1990 612 12 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1991 652 8 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1992 638 13 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1993 629 9 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1994 595 13 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1995 578 18 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 578 18 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 579 22 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1998 530 20 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 566 17 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2000 628 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2001 587 13 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2002 570 13 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 570 13 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 507 9 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 487 18 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2006 497 12 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 471 5 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 452 3 8 1 0 n/a n/a 7 471
2009 466 7 8 1 0 n/a n/a 7 489
2010 440 5 5 0 0 n/a n/a 6 456
2011 413 7 7 1 0 0 11 0 439
2012 419 7 4 2 0 0 9 0 441
2013 430 10 3 1 0 0 10 0 454
2014 459 11 5 0 0 0 5 0 480
2015 469 9 5 1 0 0 8 0 492
2016 494 4 2 2 0 0 5 0 507
2017 494 9 6 3 1 0 27 0 540
2018 515 9 4 7 1 0 39 0 575
2019 520 15 5 11 1 0 50 0 602
2020 437 15 8 6 1 0 41 0 508
2021 432 12 7 7 0 0 30 0 488
2022 435 10 5 7 0 0 27 0 484
2023 474 15 4 9 0 0 29 0 531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 26.0 23.2 n/a
1989 626 30.0 20.8 n/a
1990 626 30.5 20.5 0
1991 665 32.0 20.7 n/a
1992 655 35.5 18.4 n/a
1993 642 35.2 18.2 n/a
1994 613 35.2 17.4 n/a
1995 605 36.3 16.7 n/a
1996 605 36.3 16.7 n/a
1997 606 34.8 17.4 n/a
1998 559 36.0 15.5 n/a
1999 591 36.5 16.2 n/a
2000 637 40.2 15.8 23.2
2001 609 43.0 14.2 20.4
2002 593 43.8 13.5 19.4
2003 593 43.8 13.5 19.4
2004 523 37.0 14.1 27.3
2005 510 31.7 16.1 22.5
2006 515 33.7 15.3 24.9
2007 482 31.5 15.3 22.2
2008 471 32.0 14.7 20.9
2009 489 33.3 14.7 24.3
2010 456 34.3 13.2 29.1
2011 439 31.6 13.8 31.7
2012 441 32.6 13.4 29.3
2013 454 32.7 13.8 29.1
2014 480 34.5 13.9 29.2
2015 492 34.0 14.4 30.7
2016 507 35.0 14.4 23.1
2017 540 36.1 14.9 31.3
2018 575 37.1 15.4 28.7
2019 602 38.6 15.5 28.1
2020 508 36.1 14.0 26.6
2021 488 36.1 13.4 24
2022 484 36.6 13.1 24.2
2023 531 39.6 13.3 29.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 26.0 23.2 n/a
1989 626 30.0 20.8 n/a
1990 626 30.5 20.5 0
1991 665 32.0 20.7 n/a
1992 655 35.5 18.4 n/a
1993 642 35.2 18.2 n/a
1994 613 35.2 17.4 n/a
1995 605 36.3 16.7 n/a
1996 605 36.3 16.7 n/a
1997 606 34.8 17.4 n/a
1998 559 36.0 15.5 n/a
1999 591 36.5 16.2 n/a
2000 637 40.2 15.8 23.2
2001 609 43.0 14.2 20.4
2002 593 43.8 13.5 19.4
2003 593 43.8 13.5 19.4
2004 523 37.0 14.1 27.3
2005 510 31.7 16.1 22.5
2006 515 33.7 15.3 24.9
2007 482 31.5 15.3 22.2
2008 471 32.0 14.7 20.9
2009 489 33.3 14.7 24.3
2010 456 34.3 13.2 29.1
2011 439 31.6 13.8 31.7
2012 441 32.6 13.4 29.3
2013 454 32.7 13.8 29.1
2014 480 34.5 13.9 29.2
2015 492 34.0 14.4 30.7
2016 507 35.0 14.4 23.1
2017 540 36.1 14.9 31.3
2018 575 37.1 15.4 28.7
2019 602 38.6 15.5 28.1
2020 508 36.1 14.0 26.6
2021 488 36.1 13.4 24
2022 484 36.6 13.1 24.2
2023 531 39.6 13.3 29.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $207 (1.6%) $13,046 (98.4%) $13,253
2020 $281 (1.9%) $14,620 (98.1%) $14,900
2021 $742 (4.6%) $15,467 (95.4%) $16,209
2022 $927 (5.4%) $16,127 (94.6%) $17,054

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 231st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 108th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wilson Elementary School)80.580.5
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)80.474.4
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wilson Elementary School)78.287
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary School)87.289.4
 2.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)79.575
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wilson Elementary School)67.477.9
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)73.483.8
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Wilson Elementary School)75.181.8
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wilson Elementary School)87.289.4
 2.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)77.777.8
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students602531
 11.8%
African American1515
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White520474
 8.8%
Two or More Races5029
 42%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%29.8%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Elementary School

Students at Wilson Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Allegheny Middle School
High : West Allegheny Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Wilson Elementary School.

Yes. Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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